As corporate affairs lead, James develops communications strategies to tell ForrestBrown’s story to clients, partners and policymakers.
James is focused on enhancing ForrestBrown’s position as the UK’s leading innovation incentives consultancy, supporting the senior leadership team in lobbying for change in the industry and raising standards in the R&D tax advice market to benefit businesses.
With a degree in politics and a postgraduate qualification in journalism, James combines a keen interest in current affairs with an ability to communicate complex issues in an engaging way.
He draws on experience from agency and in-house roles. Highlights include leading the PR and public affairs team for Bristol Airport through a period of major development, delivering successful campaigns on key industry issues such as Air Passenger Duty.
Prior to joining ForrestBrown, James also established a team focused on economic development for engagement specialists, Copper Consultancy. Clients included the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, the West of England Combined Authority and National Highways.
